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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,148.51, 283,093.41 and 114,510.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,148.51, 283,093.41 and 114,510.32 is: 158,017.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,148.51 : 283,093.41 = 114,510.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,148.51/283,093.41 = 114,510.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,148.51x = 283,093.41 × 114,510.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,148.51x = 32,417,115,553.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,417,115,553.52/205,148.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,017.80

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